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N898 LWL

1996 Nissan Maxima

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,920 mi
Last recorded171,920 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN898 LWL
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2010 171,920 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 167,537 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 167,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 161,969 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 161,957 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 158,620 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 150,475 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 150,475 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Nissan Maxima?

Based on 29,336 MOT tests across 4,121 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,912
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
4,121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,265
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,672
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,459
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 916
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N898 LWL is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Maxima models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 106,955 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Maxima fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 2,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N898 LWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Maxima typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Nissan Maxima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N898 LWL registered?

N898 LWL is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N898 LWL safe to buy?

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